30 years later we still have to set the record straight!
It was launched at the historic South Side Community Art Center. Prof. Onli coined the term in 1992 and presented it to the world as a manifesto styled article published in the COMICS BUYERS GUIDE Feb. 1993, the same month as the first Black Age of Comics Convention.
History and the raw fact show this. Others falsely claim to be the first. NOPE! They are not. The Black Age was always positive and open to all. Prof. Onli has always welcomed the growth of this genre provided by later event producers. Their being more resourced and well connected does not give them the right to falsely claim to be the first. They were not!
But their astute efforts and positive impact prove that Prof. Onli was correct to boldly coin the term and intelligently share this growing force of culture, creativity & commerce in 1993 when so many were afraid to be Black or Indie!
Remember, you do not have to be Black to get your Black Age on!
"Indie today: Black Age Forever!"
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